Device for creasing trousers



Dec. 25,1923] Emma-a s. R. EBERMAN ET AL DEVICE FOR CREASING TROUSERS Filed Jan. 16. 1922 Patented Dec. 25, 1323,

we r t m SIDNEY R. EBERIKAH AHDCHARLESVJ. FERRI S, OE HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA.

DEVICE IEC'R CREASING TROUSERS.

Application filed January-16, 192%. Serial IE0. 525,669,

To aZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that we, SIDNEY R. EBERMAN and CHARLES WV. Fnnnrs, citizens of the United States, residingat Homestead, in the 5 county of Allegheny and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Devices for Creasing Trousers, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to a device for creasing trousers and the primary object of the invention is to provide a conveniently operable device whereby trousers may be properly shaped and creased without the arduous labor attending the pressing operation in the usual manner.

Further objects of the invention are to provide a device of the class stated, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, which is simple in its construction and arrangement, strong, durable and efficient in its use, and compartively inexpensive to manufacture.

To the accomplishment of these and such other objects as may hereinafter appear, the invention consists of the novel construction, combination, and arrangement of parts herein specifically described and illustrated in the accompanying drawing, wherein is shown an embodiment of the invention, but it is to be understood that changes, variations and modifications may be resorted to which come within the scope of the claim hereunto appended.

In the drawing forming a portion of this 35 specification and wherein like numerals of reference designate corresponding parts throughout the several views Figure l is an elevational view of the device in accordance with the invention, partially distended. 1

Figure 2 is a bottom plan view of the device.

Referring in detail to the drawing 1 denotes a centrally disposed rod having its lower portion threaded, as at 2. A pair of diametrically disposed creasing elements 3 and 4. are connected with red 1 by three toggle mechanisms, 5, 6 and 7 respectively.

The creasing elements 3 and 4: are preferably constructed from metal, and substantially U-shaped in cross-section. The device is designed for insertion in the trouser leg with the longitudinal outer edges of the creasing elements 3 and a in engage- 55 ment with the respective forward andrear til portions of the trouser leg where the crease is desired.

Each of the toggle mechanisms consists of a hub 8 slidably mounted on the rod 1, and provided with a pair of diametrically disposed wings 9. An arm 10 is pivotally connected, as at 11, with each of the wings 9. The outer end of each of arms 10 is pivotally connected, as at 12, in respective creasing elements 3 and 4.

The arrangement of the arms 10 of the toggle mechanisms 6 and 7, is such that when the device is in the collapsed position the said arms will depend downwardly, while the arms of the toggle mechanism 5 collapse in the reverse direction or upwardly. The toggle mechanisms 6 and 7 include a pair of coil springs 13, having one end thereof connected as at 14, to each of the arms 10, and the other end, as at 15, to the rod 1 below respective hubs 8.

The arms 10 of the toggle mechanism 6 are of greater length than those of the toggle mechanism 5, and the arms 10 of the toggle mechanism 7 are of greater length than those of the mechanism 6. This difference in lengths allows the device to conform itself with the varying widths of the average trouser leg, which diminishes in width from the top to the bottom thereof.

A nut 16 engages the threaded portion 2 of the rod 1 below the hub 8 of the toggle mechanism 5, and acts against the said hub when it is desired to distend the device as herein fully described. The lower end of the nut 16 is formed with the collar 17 and handle 18 to facilitate its manipulation.

A ring 19 is mounted on the lower end of the rod 1 for hanging the garment after the device has been inserted therein.

In practice the use of the device is as follows :lVhen the nut 16 is screwed to its lowest position on the rod 1 the device is collapsed and is inserted in the trouser leg, with the nut 16 and associated parts protruding from the bottom of the trouser leg. By screwing the nut 16 upwardly its action against the hub 8 of the mechanism 5 will force the latter upwardly, distending the arms 10 thereof outwardly. together with the lower ends of the creasing elements 3 and 4 connected therewith. The arms 10 of the toggle mechanisms 6 and 7 being reversed relative to the arms of the mechanism 5, the former will also act to distcnd the upper portion of the creasing elements 3 and 4:, by the action of the springs 13 in drawing the hubs 8 of the mechanisms 6 and 7 downwardly. The use of the springs 18 give the creasing elements 3 and i a resilient tension against the trouser leg and facilitate their adjustment to the conformation of the trouser leg. By permitting the device to remain inserted in the trousers for a period of time the latter Will assume their proper shape and will be provided With creases identical to those made by the usual pressing operation.

What We claim is A device for creasing trousers comprising a pair of shiftable creasing elements, a rod centrally disposed between said creasing elements, shifting elements pivotally engaging With said rod and With said pair of creasing elements, a nut threadably engaging said rod for actuating one of said shifting elements, and a pair of springs connected with said rod and With each o1 the other of said shifting elements for actuating the latter and shift said creasing elements relative to said rod.

In testimony whereof we affix our signatures.

SIDNEY R. EBERMAN. CHARLES W. FERRIS. 

